New Jersey's Criminal Defense Blog
You need to take swift action if there is a warrant for your arrest in New Jersey. Ignoring a warrant could lead to significant criminal penalties, including jail or prison time. Knowing there is a warrant for your arrest is a scary situation, but you still have options….
Do you know or suspect that you are subject to a bench warrant in New Jersey? Unlike arrest warrants, courts issue bench warrants for individuals who are already facing criminal charges and should know that they must pay fines, appear in court, or follow certain other, court-ordered requirements….
Penalties for theft in New Jersey depend on the type of theft, the value of the property, whether any other offenses were committed, and the defendant’s record. Sentences range from up to 6 months in jail for theft of property worth under $200 to up to 10 years…
Sometimes your best option when facing criminal charges is to plead guilty and accept an agreed-upon sentence. This is known as making a plea agreement, or “taking a plea.” In some cases, a plea bargain includes an agreement to plead guilty to one charge in exchange for the…
Restraining orders and no contact orders are two types of court-imposed prohibitions that are sometimes confused. Generally speaking, a no-contact order is associated with criminal charges. The court may wish to keep the alleged perpetrator from having any contact or communication with the alleged victim and impose a…
If you have been arrested for a crime in New Jersey or expect to be indicted, you need a criminal defense attorney right away. The main thing to understand about the New Jersey criminal justice process is that it is set up to find you guilty. If you…
If you have received a ticket for a traffic violation or have been released on bail or bond after an arrest, you are will be required to appear in court on an appointed date. If you fail to appear in court as scheduled in New Jersey, you may…
New Jersey has determined that anyone convicted of certain sex offenses should be penalized with a sentence of parole supervision for life (PSL) after their release from prison. PSL is mandatory for convictions of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and sex crimes against a kidnapping…
The outcome in a criminal court proceeding is not always as simple as guilty or not guilty. In many cases, the attorney for a first-time, nonviolent offender can get charges dismissed, typically through a diversion program designed to help certain offenders avoid jail. Diversion programs are designed to…
The sentence of parole supervision for life (PSL) is mandatory in New Jersey for anyone convicted of certain sex offenses, including sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and sex crimes against a kidnapping victim under age 16. Parole supervision for life means that for a minimum of…